Search for dissertations about: "Margaretha E. Smith"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Margaretha E. Smith.

2. 1. Endotoxin-induced inflammation in healthy human airways

   Author : Margaretha E. Smith; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; LPS; neutrophils; bronchoalveolar lavage; human airways; innate immunity;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to investigate the innate immune response in healthy human airways in vivo after simulation of a Gram-negative infection. Intrabronchial exposure to the TLR4 agonist endotoxin was used as a model for the innate mechanisms in the immune response that are caused by cigarette smoke and by natural infection with Gram-negative bacteria. READ MORE